Dover, DE · standard
ZIP Code 19904
Kent County, Delaware - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,132
- 300/sq mi High-density area
- $66,908
- Median income Near-median income area
- $309,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dover pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 300
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 19904 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 19904 (Dover, DE) rose +9.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.9 in 2023 to 240.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 19904 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, with 34,132 residents across 114.0 square miles, a density of 300 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 19904 reports a modest median household income of $66,908 (25% below the average Delaware ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,054. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $309,400 (18% below the average Delaware ZIP), and median rent is $1,370; owner occupancy is 62.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kent County, so 19904 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 19904
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dover, DE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 19904.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
195 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
180 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
88 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 58
Accommodation and food services
58 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 19904, Dover, DE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
34,132
Population
114.0
Area (sq mi)
300
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 19904?
39.8
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
10.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$66,908
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$35,054
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 19904 ranks nationally
Dover, DE household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$66,908 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,108housing units
16,108
Total Housing Units
14,986
Occupied Units
1,122
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$309,400
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,370
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.9%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 19904 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 165 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 185 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 214 |
| 2023 | +2.5% | 219 |
| 2024 | +9.9% | 240 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,016 business establishments in ZIP 19904, employing approximately 12,387 people with a combined annual payroll of $776,129,000.
1,016
Businesses
12,387
Employees
$776.1M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 195 | 19.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 180 | 17.7% |
| Retail trade | 104 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 88 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 58 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 5.1% |
| Construction | 47 | 4.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 43 | 4.2% |
| Information | 40 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.7% |
| Industries not classified | 5 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 19904 vs 19936 →
ZIP 19904 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19901
Dover (19901)
35,055 residents
- 19904
Dover (19904)
34,132 residents
- 19977
Smyrna (19977)
22,984 residents
- 19934 12,805
Camden Wyoming (19934)
12,805 residents
- 19962 10,206
Magnolia (19962)
10,206 residents
- 19938 8,357
Clayton (19938)
8,357 residents
- 19953 4,386
Hartly (19953)
4,386 residents
- 19979 632
Viola (19979)
632 residents
- 19936 302
Cheswold (19936)
302 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 19904 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 19904 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19962
Magnolia (19962)
$104,260 median income
- 19938
Clayton (19938)
$99,596 median income
- 19934
Camden Wyoming (19934)
$87,125 median income
- 19953
Hartly (19953)
$81,792 median income
- 19977
Smyrna (19977)
$76,826 median income
- 19979
Viola (19979)
$72,361 median income
- 19904
Dover (19904)
$66,908 median income
- 19901
Dover (19901)
$66,388 median income
- 19955
Kenton (19955)
$44,634 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 19904 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19936 | Cheswold, DE | 302 | 3.4 mi |
| 19901 | Dover, DE | 35,055 | 6.3 mi |
| 19934 | Camden Wyoming, DE | 12,805 | 6.3 mi |
| 19953 | Hartly, DE | 4,386 | 5.7 mi |
| 19955 | Kenton, DE | 72 | 5.5 mi |
| 19979 | Viola, DE | 632 | 8.5 mi |
| 19902 | Dover Afb, DE | 283 | 6.8 mi |
| 19977 | Smyrna, DE | 22,984 | 9.0 mi |
| 19938 | Clayton, DE | 8,357 | 8.2 mi |
| 19962 | Magnolia, DE | 10,206 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 19904, both outside DE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (34,132 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Kent County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 19904 in?
ZIP code 19904 (Dover) is located in Kent County, Delaware. Kent County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kent-de.
What is the population of ZIP code 19904?
ZIP code 19904 in Dover, DE has a population of 34,132 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 19904?
The median household income in ZIP 19904 is $66,908, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 19904?
The median home value in ZIP 19904 is $309,400, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 19904?
The largest racial group in ZIP 19904 is White at 48.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 19904?
ZIP code 19904 has 1,016 business establishments employing approximately 12,387 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 19904?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 19904 are: Health care and social assistance (195), Professional, scientific, and technical services (180), Retail trade (104). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 19904?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 19904 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 19904?
In ZIP code 19904, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 19904?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 19904 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 19904?
In ZIP code 19904, approximately 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 19904?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 19904 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 19904's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 19904 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Dover, DE ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.